Cost of Living in Reynoldsburg, OH

Population 41,032 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Reynoldsburg lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $230,000 — 24% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Ohio.

Located 10 miles east of Columbus, Reynoldsburg falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Columbus' $235,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 93

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Reynoldsburg

The median home value in Reynoldsburg is $230,300 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,227/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,381/year is 4% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 63.0°F and lows of 43.9°F, with about 28.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Reynoldsburg has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$230,300
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$291,479
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
7% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,705/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 60.8%
Renter-occupied 39.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,227
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,841/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.9%
Carpooled
8.9%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
16.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$71,381
4% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,276
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.6%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38
Male median age 36.1
Female median age 40.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374151647482858478665242
Low °F 222432425262656457453527
Precip" 3.002.413.623.853.994.334.673.743.142.902.793.13
Snow" 9.57.64.10.50.00.00.00.00.00.21.25.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
37.3%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
265
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

94%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
15
Public schools
7,438
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Reynoldsburg, OH?

Reynoldsburg has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Reynoldsburg, OH?

The median gross rent in Reynoldsburg is $1,227 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Reynoldsburg?

The median home value in Reynoldsburg is $230,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Reynoldsburg?

The median household income in Reynoldsburg is $71,381 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Reynoldsburg, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Reynoldsburg is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Reynoldsburg, OH affordable?

Yes, Reynoldsburg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Reynoldsburg?

Reynoldsburg has average high temperatures of 63.0°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 28.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Reynoldsburg at a Glance

Population
41,032
Median Income
$71,381
Home Value
$230,300
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
63.0°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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